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    UNBOUND Gravel Training Experience Series Announced

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    April 12, 2022
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    UNBOUND Gravel is the world’s marquee gravel race. Known as “Dirty Kanza” for its first 15 years of existence, UNBOUND has earned Emporia, Kansas the name Gravel City, USA.

    And now UNBOUND has named Zwift as its Official Training Community and Training App. So it’s no surprise to see Zwift partnering with UNBOUND to put together the ultimate Zwift experience for UNBOUND racers and others just looking for a training challenge!

    Program Details

    The program consists of weekly workouts, recovery rides, and endurance rides.

    See all upcoming events at zwift.com/events/series/garmin-unbound-gravel >

    On-Demand Weekly Workouts

    Each week will feature three fresh workouts available in your “Garmin UNBOUND Gravel Training Plan” workout folder. There are two shorter sessions for midweek training, then one longer session for the weekend. Here are the first week’s workouts:

    While the long weekend session exists as a workout file, it would appear that the intention here is not to actually ride it as a workout. Instead, as the workout description says, “Ride around the amazing worlds of Zwift, join in a Zwift group ride, or head outdoors – ideally on your gravel bike and off-road.” See “Endurance Rides” below for more on the Zwift groups rides…

    Recovery Rides

    These 45-minute group rides are held each Wednesday at various times. The idea is for rides to do these events in between their midweek workouts. Recovery ride events are planned on a variety of routes and may include special guest hosts (like Ashton Lambie, Whitney Alison, and Kae Takeshita) or podcast episodes.

    Endurance Rides

    These long weekend group rides are being held at various times each Saturday, and include different route options depending on the ride length and pace you desire. If you’re still missing a few long route badges, this events may tickle your fancy!

    • A Category: longer route, 2.5-4 w/kg target pace
    • B Category: shorter route, 2.5 w/kg target pace

    Each week the endurance rides get longer as the program progresses. Here’s the full schedule:

    • Saturday, April 16
      • A: Eastern Eight, 1 lap (54.1 km, 412 m)
      • B: R.G.V., 2 laps (49km, 266 m)
    • Saturday, April 23
      • A: Leith Hill After Party, 1 lap (42 km, 438 m)
      • B: Innsbruck KOM After Party, 1 lap (37.2 km, 657 m)
    • Saturday, April 30
      • A: Big Foot Hills, 1 lap (70 km, 713 m)
      • B: The London Pretzel, 1 lap (56.2 km, 576 m)
    • Saturday, May 7
      • A: Muir and the Mountain, 1 lap (39.3 km, 914 m)
      • B: Roule Ma Poule, 2 laps (50.1 km, 418 m)
    • Saturday, May 14
      • A: The PRL Half, 1 lap (69.6 km, 1013 m)
      • B: The Pretzel, 1 lap (73 km, 1360 m)
    • Saturday, May 21
      • A: Quatch Quest, 1 lap (46.8 km, 1706 m)
      • B: Big Loop, 2 laps (85.7 km, 1323 m)
    • Saturday, May 28
      • A: Four Horsemen, 1 lap (90.4 km, 2110 m)
      • B: Wandering Flats (161 km, 929 m)

    Can’t make the big IRL UNBOUND event on June 4? Zwift is hosting a final set of endurance rides as a capstone to the program:

    • Saturday, June 4
      • A: The PRL Full, 1 lap (173.8 km, 2627 m)
      • B: The Mega Pretzel, 1 lap (111 km, 1658 m)
      • C: The Uber Pretzel, 1 lap (128.8 km, 2380 m)

    Kit Unlocks

    The stylish UNBOUND kit and UNBOUND helmet are available as unlocks in this series.

    • Wednesday Recovery Rides April 13-May 4 will unlock the helmet
    • Wednesday Recovery Rides May 11-June 1 will unlock the kit

    Prizes

    ENVE is giving away a G23 gravel wheelset to one lucky winner. To be entered into the giveaway, complete all 16 midweek workouts in your on-demand workout folder.

    Questions or Comments?

    Share below!

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      Grant Smith
      Grant Smith(@grant-b-smith)
      2 months ago

      I’d honestly join a ride just for the helmet unlock! Any ideas what model it is?

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      Tom Hibberd
      Tom Hibberd
      2 months ago

      Just be aware. You get assigned the LAUF gravel bike for the gravel recovery ride. However… you’ll keep whatever wheels you were using prior to joining the ride. You’ll need (If you care) to switch to gravel wheels manually in the starting pen.

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      Joergen
      Joergen
      2 months ago

      When will we see the podcast rides where you should get the kit (You get the helmet for joining the recovery ride).

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      Cathy Smith
      Cathy Smith
      2 months ago

      I rode a group ride today ( no guest) and got the Helmet but NOT the kit. I see scheduled rides listed that say “Special Guest” but how do we find a podcast ride to get the kit??? @ericschlange

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      Eric Schlange(@eschlange)
      2 months ago
      Reply to  Cathy Smith

      I reached out to Zwift and they just clarified with me:
      Wednesday Recovery Rides April 13-May 4 will unlock the helmet
      Wednesday Recovery Rides May 11-June 1 will unlock the kit

      Last edited 2 months ago by Eric Schlange
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      Cathy Smith
      Cathy Smith
      2 months ago
      Reply to  Eric Schlange

      Excellent. Thank you!!!!

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      Pete
      Pete
      1 month ago
      Reply to  Eric Schlange

      Hi Eric, I can only see podcast rides scheduled for midnight (BST). Do you know, is that intentional or just a scheduling blip, or am I missing some? Thanks

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      Eric Schlange
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      1 month ago
      Reply to  Pete

      That’s all I’m seeing too, Pete.

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      temps 09
      temps 09
      2 months ago

      Long ride today unlocked the kit.

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      ti_trucker
      ti_trucker
      1 month ago
      Reply to  temps 09

      did you have to do a ride to unlock the helmet first and another ride to unlock the kit? or just got it all after one ride? At least we know you can get the kit before May 11

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      Jim Cooper
      Jim Cooper
      2 months ago

      I did one of the long weekend rides and now have the kit.

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      M. E. Griffin
      M. E. Griffin
      2 months ago

      I will be out of town for the last 2 weeks of the workouts. What is the cutoff date to fulfill the workout requirement to be entered into the gravel wheelset drawing?

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      Chan Stevens
      Chan Stevens(@chanstevens)
      1 month ago

      Looks like for some reason the midweek rides are no longer scheduled. I guess that means they must all be done via solo workout/folder option.

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      Danielle Pratt
      Danielle Pratt
      29 days ago
      Reply to  Chan Stevens

      Yeah I’m confused by this as well. So the podcast rides to unlock the jersey is where? Lol 😂 need my virtual jersey

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      Eric Schlange
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      Eric Schlange(@eschlange)
      29 days ago
      Reply to  Chan Stevens

      No idea!

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